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Sep 16, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Freeborn County Board Of Commissioners Adjourned Meeting
The board discussed several items, including miscellaneous business concerning Ditch 68 and the Freeborn County Fairgrounds. Resolutions were approved regarding the repurchase of tax-forfeited property, the granting of a conditional use permit for grain storage structures, and final payment for highway maintenance. The board accepted a grant for the Toward Zero Death Enforcement Program and donations for the Sheriff's Office. Additionally, the board approved the preliminary 2026 tax levy and budget, accepted a staff resignation, authorized filling a vacant position, adopted new policies for badges, keys, and core business hours, and approved claims for payment.
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Freeborn County Board of Commissioners Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Commissioners addressed various administrative and operational matters. Key topics included the approval of an agreement for a behavioral health digital platform, the acceptance of grant agreements for family services and children's mental health collaborative projects, and the authorization of highway department culvert replacement and cleaning projects. The Board also discussed and tabled the ratification of tax software, established a temporary moratorium on data centers and energy storage systems, approved a maintenance contract for legal software, and expressed support for an interstate freight safety project. Additionally, the Board issued a local declaration of a state of emergency due to severe storms, approved a grant contract for the crime victims crisis center, amended a previous resolution, requested quarterly meetings with the City of Albert Lea, and approved a comprehensive list of financial claims.
Jul 15, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Freeborn County Board of Commissioners Adjourned Meeting
The board addressed several administrative and operational items, including approving funding for the early onboarding of an AmeriCorps Recovery Corps member, authorizing cybersecurity contract renewals, and setting new office hours for the Highway Department. Key actions also involved the appointment of a new County Assessor, the acceptance of a staff resignation, and authorization to fill the resulting vacancy. The board also authorized a final payment for a highway culvert replacement project, approved a claims register, and held a closed session to discuss pending litigation.
Jun 17, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Freeborn County Board of Commissioners Adjourned Meeting
The Board addressed multiple administrative and operational items, including the approval of tax abatements for Pembina Cochin, LLC and Alliance Pipeline, LP. The Board authorized the submission of a notice of withdrawal from the Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance (GBERBA). Significant actions included authorizing the final payment for culvert lining projects, entering into a cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for pedestrian improvements, and approving a Joint Powers Agreement for regional homeland security and emergency management. The Board also committed to participating in the 2025 State of Minnesota Performance Measurement Program, accepted the resignation of a Patrol Deputy, authorized the hiring for that vacant position, and approved a contract for commercial reappraisal services. The meeting concluded with the review and payment of claims.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
